Rock Concert Performance from ABBA to ZZ Top

Rock Concert Performance from ABBA to ZZ Top
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Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages : 229
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ISBN-10 : 9781793618573
ISBN-13 : 1793618577
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Book Synopsis Rock Concert Performance from ABBA to ZZ Top by : Peter Smith

Download or read book Rock Concert Performance from ABBA to ZZ Top written by Peter Smith and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2022-01-05 with total page 229 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents an analysis of 100 rock concert performances and attempts to answer the question "What makes a truly great rock performance?" Author Peter Smith, an experienced concert goer, delves into his own recollections of experiencing rock performances over the last 50+ years and, with the support of his daughter, Laura Smith, analyzes 100 selected performances covering the themes of icons, persona, energy, fandom, venues, communities, politics, art-rock, authenticity and maturity. The approach taken is based upon qualitative analysis, reflection, and autoethnography. The selected performances cover a range of diverse acts such as the Rolling Stones, ABBA, Sex Pistols, Barbara Streisand, David Bowie, and the like.


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